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Abuela's Kitchen Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

5/13/2022

 
​The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Friday, May 13th for Urbana's new Venezuelan restaurant, Abuela's Kitchen. Abuela's Kitchen is a Latin American restaurant, family-owned, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The eatery is located at 23 Monument Sq. Urbana, OH 43078, with the operating hours of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am- 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm, and closed on Wednesdays.
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Pictured left to right: Marcia Bailey, Derrick Fetz, Beth McCain , Rich Ebert, Carissa Sellman-Luza, Keelie Lyden, Kristin McIntire, Audra Bean, Ashley Mershon, Carmen Marulanda, Silvana Marulanda, Lizilbeth Molinares, Matt Davis, Heather Sheeley, Andrea Ortega,  Madisyn Norris, Brett Neeley, Sandra Arbogast, Mike Arbogast, Michael Nitchman, and Chris Phelps 
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Champaign County Visitors Bureau Participates in Ohio Tourism Day

5/12/2022

 

Nearly 100 Ohio tourism destinations want travelers to plan their Ohio vacation

Champaign County Visitors Bureau
​Summer is just around the corner, and everyone is ready to travel.

To help spur tourism in Champaign County, the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau partnered with Ohio. Find It Here, and joined nearly 100 other attractions from across the state for the 2022 Ohio Tourism Day, held on May 11 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. About 1,000 people, looking to make summer plans, attended the event.


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Champaign County STEM Science Fair: May 17 and 19

4/26/2022

 
Champaign County STEM Science Fair
The Champaign County STEM Science Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 17th for Pre-K -2nd grade and Thursday, May 19th for 3rd-6th grade. Both nights will be held in the Champaign County Community Center Auditorium and will run from 5:00pm-7:30pm.

The challenge will be "Eggstraordinary Eggs".
The problem: Sunny Side Eggs wants to reach a new market with various size packs of eggs and their cartoning. You have been contracted to work with a team to develop and test a carton prototype.

The challenge: Using the materials provided, your challenge is to design an egg carton prototype capable of protecting the enclosed eggs from any breakage under applied pressures such as crushing or dropping.
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The schedule will run as follows:
  • 5pm-6pm: Unveiling of supplies, building, and testing
  • 6pm-7pm: Final product presentation and judging
  • 7pm-7:30pm: Awards presentation

Children will be grouped by ages and only compete against other students their age.

Sign-ups will be held until Friday, May 13th at 4:30pm. Register by either calling 937-484-1526 or emailing horn.217@osu.edu. It is FREE to participate and all supplies will be provided. Anyone can join; it is open to all of Champaign County.

The younger age groups will be allowed to have one adult helper per group. Groups will be maxed at 4 participants, but can have as little as 2.

If you have any questions about the STEM Science Fair, please contact Kiley Horn at 937-772-6013 or email horn.217@osu.edu.

Mechanicsburg Library May Events

4/26/2022

 
Mechanicsburg Public Library
Join Mechanicsburg Public Library during the month of May for fun activities! See the events for the month below:

Wednesday, May 4th from 2pm-7pm: Quilt Guild, All Ages. Are you interested in quilts? Quilted a little? Been quilting for years. Whatever your level, join our group and share the craft with others.
Thursdays, May 5th and 19th from 2:30pm-3:30pm: Yoga, All Ages. Experience all the benefits that yoga can offer in this class for any experience level. Marissa Abraham will lead class! Classes are the 1st and 3rd Thursday @ 2:30 PM. Please bring your own mats! Yoga will be outside!

Thursdays, May 5th and 12th from 4:30pm-5:45pm: Drawing with the Masters, All Ages. Come make a masterpiece with Lisa Ware! "Learning about perspective-near and far-through master artists. Come, learn and create using your own ideas!"

Fridays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 10am-11am: Roaming Readers Walking Club, Ages 18+. Need help starting a consistent fitness routine? Join the Roaming Readers Walking Club! The club will meet each Friday @ 10 AM. We will walk for 30 minutes around Mechanicsburg and discuss your latest or favorite books!

Saturday, May 7th from 10:30am-12pm: Grab a Book and Read to a Goat, All Ages. Pick out a book and read to Tagalong the goat! This program is outside; if weather is not good the program will be held a different day. The day of the rescheduled program will be June 18 at Goshen Township Memorial Park.
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Monday, May 9th from 3:30pm-4:30pm: Explorer’s Club, Ages 6 (Kindergarten)- 5th Grade. Ever wonder how policing in America got started? Let’s find out this May during National Police Month! Also, learn how to dust for fingerprints just like a real detective.

Thursday, May 12th from 3pm-4:15pm: Drawing with the Masters, Ages 16+. Come make a masterpiece with Lisa Ware! "Learning about perspective-near and far-through master artists. Come, learn and create using your own ideas!"

Thursday, May 12th from 4pm-5pm: Lego Club, Ages 5- 12. Imagine it. Build it. Legos and K'nex will be provided. Donations of new Legos or money to purchase additional Legos are welcome.

Monday, May 16th: Summer Reading Registration opens up, Ages 2-18.

Tuesday, May 17th from 5:30pm-6:30pm: Ocean Theme Soap Making, Ages 18+. Come make smelling good soap that are ocean themed!

Wednesday, May 18th from 3:45pm-4:45pm: Open Call for Racing Worms, Ages 2-18. Is your child too young to attend Mechanicsburg Public School? Is your child homeschooled? Are you curious as to What Is Worm Races? Stop by the library any time between 3:45-4:45 PM to see what all the fuss is about! Race a worm and learn the history of worm racing in Mechanicsburg!

Thursday, May 19th from 11 am-12 pm: Ocean Theme Soap Making, Ages 18+. Come make smelling good soap that are ocean themed!

Thursday, May 19th from 4pm-pm: Magic the Gathering, Ages 12+. Have you ever wanted to become a powerful wizard and control the elements of Earth? Well now is your chance! Learn how the game of Magic the Gathering operates, create your own deck, and battle opponents! Great for middle school through adult.

Saturday, May 21st from 10am-12pm: Beginner Sign Language Class, All Ages. Come learn the basics of Sign Language! Becky will teach the class.

Tuesday, May 24th from 4:30pm-6:30pm: Summer Reading Kick Off Party, All Ages. Come eat hotdogs, play board games, and outside games! Make sure to check out what programs we will be having for Summer Reading and win prizes!

Monday, May 30th All Day: Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Ohio Commission on Fatherhood Announces Inaugural #DadandMe Contest

4/25/2022

 
ODJFS #DadAndMeContest
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (OCF) have launched the first annual #DadandMe contest for youth ages 2 through 18. “We know that children with invested and responsible fathers in their lives experience better academic achievement, cognitive outcomes, economic stability, and self-esteem,” said OCF Executive Director Kim Dent.
“We created the #DadandMe contest as a way for children to show that responsible and invested fathers in Ohio are champions.”
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The requirements for entry vary by age group:
  • Youth ages 2 through 4 may submit artwork (such as a drawing) of themselves with their father.
  • Youth ages 5 through 7 may submit artwork (such as a drawing) of themselves with their father. The entry must include a short, one-paragraph description of the drawing.
  • Youth ages 8 through 10 may submit a one-page short story about what their father means to them.
  • Youth ages 11 through 13 may submit a two-page story about what their father means to them.
  • Youth ages 14 through 18 (not yet 19) may submit a three-page essay about what their father means to them.

All applications and creative entries must be postmarked by Saturday, April 30, and sent to Passages Connecting Fathers and Families, P.O. Box 91831, Cleveland, OH 44101-3831. Entries also can be hand-delivered to 4600 Carnegie Ave., Suite 1, Cleveland 44103-4371.

“This contest is a celebration of fathers and the impact they have on our children and in our communities,” said ODJFS Director Matt Damschroder. “I encourage children of all ages to express through the visual and written arts what their father means to them.”

A subcommittee will review all qualified entries. Approximately 40 creative entries for each age group will be selected to receive free admission to the inaugural Fatherhood Festival for up to four family members over Father’s Day weekend in June. More information about the Fatherhood Festival can be found at fatherhoodfestival.com.
Please email Fathers@jfs.ohio.gov with any questions and/or concerns.

United Service Day at Triad

4/21/2022

 
Triad Local Schools United Service Day
On Friday, May 13th, Triad students and staff will be participating in United Service Day. This is an event where they complete service projects together to inspire students to be involved in their community.
In addition to projects, each class will be competing with their teachers. There will be a walk-a-thon going on all day to raise funds for the Red, White, & Cards day this summer. Teachers will be collecting coins and cash, and classes will get to walk the track if they meet their fundraising goal!
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How to donate:
  • Contribute extra change to your walk-a-thon teacher's coin collection
  • Ask parents, neighbors, and family members to donate online at the Triad High School box office or follow the QR code below.
Triad Box Office QR Code
Funds will be collected by the High School National Honor Society and donations will go to Triad Jr. Basketball to support the June 18th fireworks.

Children's Book Week at Champaign County Library

4/19/2022

 
Children's Book Week at Champagin County Library, Ohio
Children's Book Week is May 2nd- May 8th. Bring your family to the Champaign County Library for a fun scavenger hunt and crafts on Saturday, April 30th as they prepare to celebrate!
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The Champaign County Library is located at 1060 Scioto St, Urbana.

First Federal Community Bank Open House

4/15/2022

 
First Federal Community Bank Open House, Urbana, Ohio
First Federal Community Bank will host an Open House on Thursday, April 28th from 4pm- 7pm in honor of their new location at 238 Patrick Ave, Urbana.
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Enjoy food from Rudy's Smokehouse Food Truck and sip on adult beverages as you celebrate their opening!

There will also be a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:30pm with the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.

Easter Egg Hunt by West Liberty Lion's Club

4/7/2022

 
West Liberty Lion's Club Easter Egg Hunt
West Liberty Lion's Club will host an Easter Egg Hunt at Lion's Park on Sunday, April 10th at 2pm! All children aged 5th grade and below are welcome. Children will be split into age groups.
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There will also be a special appearance made by the Easter Bunny! Click here to follow the W.L. Lion's Club on Facebook for exciting updates and future events.

Free Movie Night at The Gloria

4/5/2022

 
Free Movie Night at The Gloria
To celebrate Child Abuse Prevention month, Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services is sponsoring a free showing of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) at The Gloria Theatre on Wednesday, April 13th!
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Showtime is at 6:30PM, doors open at 5:30pm. A small drink and popcorn will be provided. Seating limited to the first 350 guests.
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